Bulldogs Fall to Colonels - LA Tech Athletics

Saturday, November 14

Thibodaux, La.

7:00 p.m. CT

Louisiana Tech University

2-2,0-0Sun Belt

Nicholls

2-2,0-0Southland

Team	1	2	F
Louisiana Tech	33	35	68
Nicholls	28	43	71

LA Tech Game Notes Nicholls Game Notes

Photo by: Landon Smith

11/14/2026 11:02:00 PM | Men's Basketball

Box Score

'Dogs cannot overcome second-half barrage from Nicholls

By: Landon Smith

Thibodaux, LA – The Louisiana Tech men's basketball team fell to 2-2 after a 71-68 loss to Nicholls Saturday evening at the David R. Stopher Gymnasium.

The 'Dogs started off slow, as Nicholls were hot early, quickly building a 8-2 lead. Braylon Wenger would make his first of four threes at the fifteen minute mark, tying up the game at eight. Despite rough shooting and a lack of pace due to fouls, the 'Dogs would go into halftime with a 33-28 lead. Defense played a large role in that, as they forced Nicholls to turn the ball over nine times in the half. The Bulldogs would end the game with 24 points off of turnovers. Wenger ended the first half with 18 points on four threes, including a long-range one at the buzzer to give the 'Dogs a five point lead. He had over half of the teams' points at the half.

The second half was a different story, as it seemed like Nicholls was temporarily overtaken by Steph Curry. They made eleven three pointers in the half, including a stretch from 15:19 - 4:50 where all of their points came from beyond the arc. The last seven threes came without a single miss. The Colonels took the lead at the 8:12 mark and never let it up. The 'Dogs struggled to score through the stretch, relying on free throws and a few makes at the rim. After the three-point barrage had ended, the Bulldogs attempted a comeback, but fell just short in the clutch. Wenger finished the game at the leader in points, with 24, shooting 6-12 and 4-9 from three, going a perfect 8-8 from the free throw line. Jaylen Fenner closed with a double-double (12 pts, 11 rebs). Jay Tyler finished with nine points and two assists. Kyran Tilley had five points, two assists, and two rebounds. Iyran Francis Jr. had five points on 2-3 shooting, with two rebounds, one assist, one block, and four steals.

Next up, the Bulldogs return home for a four-game stretch. The first of those games is next Tuesday, against former conference opponent, Jacksonville State. Tip off is set for 6:30 p.m. CT inside the Thomas Assembly Center.

Notables

With the loss, LA Tech now holds a 17-3 record against Nicholls all-time. Head coach Talvin Hester is now 1-1 against the Colonels.
Braylon Wenger finished with a game-high 24 points. He shot 6-12 from the field, 4-9 from three, and 8-8 from the charity stripe. This is his second game this season with four threes. He now has a 17.3 points per game average.
Jaylen Fenner had a double-double, with 12 points and 11 rebounds. It is the second double-double the Bulldogs have had this season. Ethan Blackmon had the first, during the season opener against Kent State (13 pts, 10 rebs.)
Izuchukwu Emelife had a season high three points and eight rebounds, including four on the offensive glass.
The Bulldogs shot 19-23 from the free throw line. They had 30 points in the paint, 19 fast break points, 24 off turnovers, and 13 from the bench.

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